Flashing your MediaTek Android phone can be a necessary process for various reasons, such as installing a stock ROM, unbricking your device, or upgrading the firmware. SP Flash Tool is a popular software used for this purpose. This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to effectively use SP Flash Tool to flash your MediaTek Android phone.
Preparing to Flash Stock Firmware with SP Flash Tool
Step 1: Backup Your Android Device
Before starting the flashing process, it is crucial to create a complete backup of your Alcatel or any MediaTek Android phone. This ensures that your data is safe in case anything goes wrong during the flashing process.
Step 2: Install Android USB Drivers
You need to install the appropriate Android USB Drivers on your computer. These drivers enable your computer to communicate with your MediaTek Android phone. If you already have USB drivers installed, you can skip this step.
Step 3: Power Off and Prepare Your Phone
Completely power off your Alcatel or MediaTek device. If your phone has a removable battery, take it out and reinsert it after a few seconds.
Step 4: Download SP Flash Tool
Download the latest version of SP Flash Tool (SmartPhone Flash Tool) on your computer. Once downloaded, extract the contents of the SP Flash Tool ZIP file to a convenient location.
Downloading Stock ROM for Your MediaTek Handset
Step 5: Download and Extract Stock ROM
Download the correct Stock ROM for your specific MediaTek device model. Using the wrong ROM can severely damage your phone, so ensure you download the ROM that is designed for your exact model number.
Step 6: Launch SP Flash Tool
Open Flash_tool.exe from the extracted SP Flash Tool files. If a Warning pop-up appears, click YES to proceed.
Step 7: Navigate to the Download Tab
In the SP Flash Tool interface, click on the Download tab. This is where you will configure the flashing settings.
Step 8: Load the Scatter File
In the Download tab, click on the Scatter-loading button.
Locate the scatter file within your Stock ROM folder. Scatter files are essential for SP Flash Tool to understand the partitions and structure of the firmware. Select the scatter file to load it into SP Flash Tool.
Step 9: Initiate the Download Process
After loading the scatter file, click the Download button located below the tabs. SP Flash Tool is now ready to flash the ROM to your device.
Step 10: Connect Your MediaTek Phone
Connect your powered-off MediaTek device to your computer using a USB cable. You might need to press and hold the volume down or volume up button while connecting to help your computer detect the device correctly.
Installing Stock ROM on Your Alcatel or MediaTek Device
Step 11: Flashing Process Starts Automatically
Once your MediaTek device is successfully detected by the computer, the flashing process will begin automatically. You will see a progress bar in SP Flash Tool indicating the flashing status.
Step 12: Green Ring Confirmation
Wait patiently until the flashing process is complete. Upon successful completion, a Green Ring will appear on the screen, confirming that the Stock ROM has been successfully flashed to your MediaTek Android phone. You can now safely disconnect your device and power it on.
By following these steps, you can effectively use SP Flash Tool to flash your MediaTek Android phone. Remember to always use the correct Stock ROM for your device model and proceed with caution during the flashing process.
